EP4081076A4 - Revolving cluster mailbox and central package delivery system - Google Patents

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EP4081076A4
EP4081076A4 EP20905646.4A EP20905646A EP4081076A4 EP 4081076 A4 EP4081076 A4 EP 4081076A4 EP 20905646 A EP20905646 A EP 20905646A EP 4081076 A4 EP4081076 A4 EP 4081076A4
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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